Roberta
roh-BUR-tah
Popularity
#2760
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
172,267
Peak Year
#4,310 in 1953
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Feminine form of Robert, derived from Germanic elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. It signifies bright fame.
Numerology
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Roberta Flack
American singer-songwriter and musician.
Roberta Bondar
Canada's first female astronaut.
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